October 21, 2019 by George Rafferty
A recent Accenture survey found that convenience of location is now a top factor that is influencing how patients seek care, Amerisource Bergen, George Rafferty
October 21, 2019, Opinion, Pharmacy
As every pharmacist knows, patients’ needs and expectations are constantly evolving. A recent Accenture survey found that convenience of location is now a top factor that is influencing how patients seek care. This finding further positions pharmacies as an essential member of the care team. There are approximately 67,000 pharmacies in the U.S. — that’s
October 21, 2019 by Lari Harding
Doug Hoey, Inmar, Lari Harding
October 21, 2019, Opinion, Pharmacy
I had the opportunity to participate in a roundtable discussion — moderated by Chain Drug Review during the most recent NACDS Total Store Expo — that included leaders from across the industry representing chains, wholesalers, pharma and solution providers. It was a thoughtful and far-reaching exchange on a number of important topics, and we spent
October 21, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Lauren Brindley, Look Good Feel Better, Look Good Feel Better Foundation, Walgreens
News, October 21, 2019
NEW YORK — Walgreens’ Lauren Brindley, group vice president and general merchandise manager for beauty and personal care, was among the beauty industry executives honored last month at the Beauty Cares DreamBall here. The annual event, attended by 500 beauty, fashion and media representatives, is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Look Good
October 21, 2019 by David Pinto
NACDS
October 21, 2019, Opinion
Among the retail trade organizations, one association has emerged as the driving force of the industry it serves, the catalyst for inclusion, and the prime determinator of the directions mass retailing embarks on and the success the industry is achieving in taking stances and making lasting impressions. That organization is the National Association of Chain
October 21, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
e-cigarette ban, Kroger, Walgreens
News, October 21, 2019
NEW YORK — Walgreens and Kroger Co. are ending sales of e-cigarettes amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of the products and reports of lung disease and some deaths linked to vaping. “We have made the decision to stop selling e-cigarette products at our stores nationwide” as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and
October 21, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Gavin Newsom, HIV drugs
News, October 21, 2019
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Earlier this month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 159 — sponsored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D., San Francisco) and Assemblyman Todd Gloria (D., San Diego) — legislation that allows pharmacists to dispense pre-exposure prophylaxis, known as PrEP, and post-exposure prophylaxis, known as PEP, in a way similar to birth control
October 21, 2019 by Jeffrey Woldt
Sam's Club, Walmart, Walmart Health
October 21, 2019, Opinion
Anyone who had doubts about the depth of Walmart’s commitment to playing a bigger part in the nation’s health care system received a needed corrective in recent weeks as the company unveiled a series of initiatives designed to strengthen its impact in a sector that accounts for almost 20% of the U.S. economy. Following up